First Descent(2005)
First Descent Synopsis
First Descent is a 2005 documentary film about snowboarding and its beginning in the 1980s. The snowboarders featured in this movie (Shawn Farmer, Nick Perata, Terje Haakonsen, Hannah Teter and Shaun White with guest appearances from Travis Rice) represent three generations of snowboarders and the progress this young sport has made over the past two decades. Most of the movie was shot in Alaska.
First Descent (2005) is a documentary film directed by Kemp Curly, released on December 2, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Shawn Farmer and Terje Haakonsen. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Kemp Curly
- Revenue:
- $739,690
- Status:
- Released
First Descent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shaun White
as Himself
Hannah Teter
as Herself
- Shawn Farmer
Shawn Farmer
as Himself
Terje Haakonsen
as Himself
Travis Rice
as Himself
- Nick Perata
Nick Perata
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Kemp Curly.
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First Descent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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First Descent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Descent online?
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First Descent (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in First Descent?
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The main cast of First Descent (2005) includes Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Shawn Farmer, Terje Haakonsen and Travis Rice. The film was directed by Kemp Curly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Descent released?
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First Descent was released on December 2, 2005 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is First Descent worth watching?
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First Descent (2005) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.